Prescribed Burns Planned Today Weather Permitting

Prescribed burning planned on the Lakeside Ranger District
Springerville, AZ, July 24, 2017 –The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests’ Lakeside Ranger District plans to burn slash piles on roughly 100 acres of forest land July 24 through July 28, weather permitting. Ignition will take place on Timber Knoll just south of Ojo Bonito Estates. Smoke impact is anticipated along Highway 60 and within the Vernon Community. In the interest of safety, forest visitors are reminded to use caution when traveling in the vicinity of the pile burn as smoke may reduce visibility in the area.